See how the match unfolded as the Heed attempted to make history at Wembley in the Skrill Premier play-off final against Cambridge United

The Heed Army tried to make history at Wembley on Sunday, May 18 as they kicked off in the Skrill Premier play-off final against Cambridge Utd.

We brought you all the build-up and excitement as legions of Gateshead fans (and not a few Newcastle United fans) made the trip to London in support of Gateshead.

Chronicle sports writer Neil Cameron and reporter Michael Brown reported live from Wembley, with photographs taken by Lewis Arnold. It might not have been the result we wanted, but you can still relive the passion of Gateshead FC.

Here are all the links you need to look back over our coverage of Gateshead's historic game:

Ere we go, ere we go, ere we go, and so forth. Welcome to the liveblog for the Gateshead v Cambridge play off final. You as excited as me? You'd have a job - I'm pretty darn excited...

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There are legions of fans heading down to Wembley as we speak, to witness the Heed's attempted vault over the last hurdle between them and a return to the Football League.

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Sorry, Cambridge, no disrespect meant by referring to you as a hurdle.

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We've got a crack team of reporters and photographers down at Wembley today to bring you all the latest. Photographer Lewis Arnold will be snapping away in the build-up and during the game to bring our coverage to visual life; Michael Brown has travelled down with the fans and is colouring in the black and white vision of our liveblog; and sports writer Neil Cameron will cast his expert eye over the match to bring you the best analysis.

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Yeah, I might be biased, but that's a pretty good line-up.

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If you want to see the very best line-up of the day, though, check out our Gateshead FC Panini sticker page. I have to say, I think it's bloody brilliant. Our designer Gary Beckwith - who won Designer of the Year this week at the Regional Press Awards - is the brains behind it.

Sorry, just looking back at the wording on Bobby Moore's plaque that Lewis tweeted. 'Lord of the game, Captain extraordinary, Gentleman for all time'. Wow. Let's hope some of the Gateshead lads can write themselves into their own club's history.

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Michael Brown has arrived in London with the first few fans, Neil Cameron is making his way up Wembley Way, and judging by the pictures he's tweeting, Lewis has been at the ground very early indeed. If you see them, go and say hello.

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A nice message from Jason Cook, the man behind the comedy series Hebburn:

Here's wishing @GatesheadFC the best of luck today in that London. Howay lads!

We're keeping tabs on the hashtag #heedarmy so let us know where you're watching it and how you're feeling. Lots of messages of support for Gateshead FC on Twitter, with just over two hours until kick off in their play-off final against Cambridge United.

David Trimble writes: "Wishing @Heed_Army @GatesheadFC the best of luck for 2day, u deserve it and great club to play for !" while Erin McMaster writes: "Good luck for today @Heed_Army"

On the other side of the Tyne, NUFC Banter shows solidarity with: "A massive good luck to all Gateshead fans today, the toon will be cheering you on!"

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